Cheryl got a call from Dr. Negrea, (medical oncologist) last week to let her know that her CA125 marker had effectively doubled in the thirty days since her last round of Doxil/Gemzar. This usually indicates that the cancer is active in the body.
Today, she had an appointment with Dr. Burke,(gynecologic oncologist that did her initial diagnosis and surgery). We discussed what the doubling of her CA125 means. He reviewed her CAT scan from August and said that it showed no evidence of disease progression but since the doubling has occurred since then, he would like for her to have another scan this month to see if anything shows up.
He said that Cheryl will no longer take the Doxil/Gemzar combination since it is not dropping or controlling her count and that he wants to put her on a different regimen of Avastin and a daily oral chemotherapy. This will all need to be coordinated with insurance and she should begin this new treatment after Thanksgiving.
Please keep Cheryl in your prayers as this new drug does have a fairly high potential for side-effects.
Don't like the term - side-effects. Will pray that the Lord makes you the exception with that and that this new drug will turn out to be the wonder drug for you along with the Holy Spirit of God indwelling your body, which is the temple of the Lord. I'm waxing eloquent this morning, but you know it's all true. Praying with tears and supplication for your health, Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteI will continuously pray for a healing and that God will meet you at your point of need. By the grace of God you have been able to handle everything thrown at you and still offer a smile. I am a firm believer in the miracles God has performed and know that He can do it again and again. Be encouraged and continue to stay strong, my friend.
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